Search Results for: genetics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Causes Hair Loss in Women?
Are you worried that you're losing too much hair? Learn about normal hair shedding, common causes of hair loss, and how to prevent hair loss.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Does High Cholesterol Run in Families?
Lifestyle factors often cause high cholesterol, but it's also possible to inherit high cholesterol with a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
You've likely heard of diabetes, a common category of disease that affects millions of people across the globe. Yet, many may not realize that there are two different forms of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Symptoms of Over-Caffeination
Too much caffeine can cause short-term and long-term health issues. Here's how to spot symptoms of over-caffeination.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, New Here
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What to Know About Pediatric Lupus
About 25,000 children in the U.S. are living with lupus or related conditions. Learn more about how lupus affects kids.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: All of Us Research Program
It’s a nationwide effort to enroll one million people in a first of its kind research program. Mylanda Massart, MD, PhD, Co-investigator, All of Us Pennsylvania explains what the program is about and why she hopes you’ll get involved.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Achalasia? Understanding a Rare Esophagus Disorder
Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus that makes it difficult for people to swallow. Learn more about the causes, the symptoms, and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Q&A: Bridging Health Inequities With Cancer Screenings, With Dr. Evans
Does race affect cancer outcomes? How did COVID-19 affect cancer care? In this Q&A, Dr. Evans answers these questions and more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z